Insanity Plea Debate in San Francisco Grand Jury
The San Francisco grand jury urges the legislature to require mental fitness inquiries before insanity pleas in crimes. If insanity is found, offenders would be sent to asylums, eliminating escapes via legal loopholes and sentiment. The piece also condemns the immunity granted by loopholes, urging swift punishment and reform. It notes mining claim laws and local politics with mixed editorials on crime and corruption.
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San Francisco
San Franci
Mexican Zona Libra expansion and US protest notes
Special from Washington reports Mexican northern states demand extending the zona libra to the Pacific, freeing the border belt. US protests due to smuggling risk while negotiations for a reciprocal treaty with Mexico are expected, possibly abolishing the zona libra.
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York
Washington
Mexico
Pacific
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Rio Grande
Pacific Coast
Morgan
Senor Romero
Torrence mill yields about a thousand per day
A Sun reporter visits the Torrence mill and reports smooth operations under Superintendent Dwyer and metallurgist Waller. Amalgam in an inverted cone hints at value. 24,000 tons of ore in sight. The piece notes the mine’s large investment and expected return, plus regional mining news.
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Socorto Daily San
Sun
Torrence
Dwyer
Waller
Arizona surveyors visit Tombstone and mining reports
Ma Joan Wasson surveyor general of Arizona spends days in Tombstone. Rosexr Apros claims a bonanza in outlying districts. E T Hanpy of Bishoo returns from San Francisco to town. A J Morriotent travels to Cochise district to survey mines for Mr Bartholomew. George Heansr and Jake Whitmeyer head to Huschucas to inspect mining prospects. Jupen Dinure aims to inspect reputed rich San Pedro gold mines. The Phenix Herald editor is away in San Francisco. P C Bicknell covers in his absence. A tale from Rio Verde involves a fox and a dog in a muddy, perilous escape.
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Joan Wasson
Arizona
Tombstone
Rosexr Apros
E. T. Hanpy
Bishoo
San Francisco
A. J. Mrroitent
Cochise
Mr. Bartholomew
George Heansr
Jake Whitmeyer
Huschucas
Jupen Dinure
San Pedro
Phenix Herald
Ulster
P. C. Bicknell
Phenix
Rio Verde
Bicknell
The
Herald
Lelaure
Meyers district mines described as large rich silver lode
The Citizen reports on the Meyers district with Gunsight and neighboring mines, noting porphyry granite formation, high ore grades, and an estimated $1.5 million silver potential. It details shafts, crosscuts, 500 feet of tunnels, planned three compartment shot, steam hoisting, a forty stamp mill, and supervision by Caldwell and Russell.
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Meyers District
Citizen
Sierra del Esperanza
Chillson
Comstock Lode
Nevada
Tucson
Caldwell
15. T. Russell
Com
Tucson Items From The Citizen And Journal
Mr E J Smith and Mr Chas Daly traveled to Lake Valley New Mexico to recover Mr Daly’s brother killed by Indians last summer. Remains sent to San Francisco. graves of twenty seven whites killed by Indians noted. Sonora tax on mines abolished proposed light tax on net proceeds. Tucson Water Company held a meeting. another planned Saturday. Telegraph police and fire alarm system expanding. a street scuffle prompted a call to central office. Judge Chas Silent back to work. First National Bank to open soon. Papago Indians at Pima agency clearing up and driving off squatters. HB Cullum, assignee, sues insolvent firm members with attachments on their properties.
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Citizen
E.J. Smith
Chas. H. Daly
T Lake Valley
New Mexico
Deming
Mr. Daly
San Francisco
Daly
Dr. Cummings
Solomon M. Allis
Magdalena
Congress
Sonora
Allis
United States
Tucson Water Company
Wa. B. Hooper & Ony
Simpson Street
J. Warlaumont
Joan G. Full
Judge Chas
Silent
California
Une
First National Bank of Tucson
Pima County Bank
Williams
East
Thorper & Co
Regud
Pima
Pa Jago Reservation
Cullum
D& Whlis
Frm
Dr. Lord
W. W. Williams
County Supervisors Offer Reward and Budget Acts Passed
County board meeting at 10 o'clock yesterday approved a 250 reward for arrest and conviction of any grand larceny involving horses cattle or other livestock. chairman named to hire a janitor. warrants and bids set for indigent burials medical care and delinquent tax listing. Ends with confusing note about Southern Pacific terminus distances.
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Board of Supervisors
Prescot
Joyer
Stewart and
Tusker
M. B. Joyce
Lan
Rich Mineral Cabinet Displays Tombstone Resources
Henry W. Kearsing, Tombstone assayer, shows a large mineral cabinet with 92 and 193 mines represented. It features labeled specimens, 285 assays, and values from 30 to 7000 dollars per ton, highlighting Tombstone district wealth and prospects for future payers. Also notes rail work, cattle theft warnings, and a stolen horse case tied to local tradespeople.
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Tombstone
Henry W. Kearsing
Fourth Street
Shot on Upper Babacowari Railroad Camp
J F Garner, a Ward and Courtney railroad camp hand on the upper Babacowari, was shot last Sunday by a man named Kellogg. Garner was brought to the city yesterday and is in a critical condition with four bullet wounds. The attack, described as unprovoked, left the assassin at large. Dr J G Barney of Contention treated Garner. Both men were fellow railroad laborers with no prior trouble.
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Reso
Nev
H. J. McMurrey
Nevada & Oregon Railroad
District Court
Moore
M Murrey
Balch
Povanxxsisty
N. Y
Angelo Costello
Daniel Cash
Sing Sing
San Jose
Cal
Alexander Molles
Mayfield
Molles
Jose Cruz Santos
Arizona Gazette
Burke
Yavapai County
Pinal
George Hall
Rice
Miller
McDowell
Mr. Hall
New Mexico and
Alcoua
Santa Ritas
Contention
Joe Hempson
Bobacomari
Tuk el Paso Daily Independent
el Paso
George Spangenberg
Fourth Street
Joove
Joyce
J. F. Garner
Ward & Courtney
Babacowari
Kellogg
Coun
J. G. Barney
Garner
Silver District notes on mines and district progress
The Journal outlines Silver district mining efforts led by Silver and Black Rock properties. It cites W Ailliman and Thomas notes on vein structures, mentions Klara and Lost mines, Rooster and other lodes, and reports development of the Black Rock including an incline shaft and steam hoist.
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Kiare
Rooster
Rover
Melissa
Nellie Kenyon
el Clip
Homeward
Mamie
Black Rock
Clark
Russell F. Lord
San Francisco
Lord
Poket
Lopine
Conm
Pacific
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Hof. W. Ailliman
American Journal of Sersace
Thomas
No More Lode
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